We recently compiled a list of the 8 Stocks That Could 10X Over the Next 3 Years. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) stands against the other stocks that could 10x over the next 3 years.
The New Presidency and The Future of Big Tech
The new president of the United States is set to take office in January 2025, and investors are concerned about how the new policies will impact big tech. On November 14, Arvind Krishna, Chairman and CEO of IBM, appeared in an interview on Yahoo Finance to share his expectations from big tech as the new presidency takes over the White House. Krishna shares that he expects more innovation and less regulation in the tech sector, with certain “guardrails.” He adds that the business community is particularly excited and expects strong tailwinds to the US economy as we enter 2025.
In the same interview, William Kerwin, an analyst at Morningstar Technology, appeared to discuss the potential future of big tech under the new presidency and how the new policies could impact companies, particularly those trading in China. Kerwin emphasizes that a lot is yet to unfold but the most crucial element is tariffs. With a proposed 60% tariff on Chinese imports, companies reliant on the region will face severe headwinds and may have to seek trade relationships with other regions like India and Southeast Asia. However, he does add that high exposure to China does not necessarily equate to “high investment risk.”
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Speaking of mergers and acquisitions and antitrust regulations, Kerwin is rather optimistic. He expects more merger and acquisition deals to come through over the next four years. In addition to that, he expresses that anti-trust regulations are less likely to be focused on a specific company or a product, and more on the platforms and their respective use cases offered by big tech. Kerwin also adds that he does not expect significant breakups but foresees regulations to be enforced that “erode” the competitive advantages the big tech companies enjoy at the moment.
Kerwin believes that companies well exposed to artificial intelligence are currently overvalued. However, he reiterates that this “does not mean” that there are not any opportunities within the sector. He also shares a couple of names in the chip equipment and semiconductor sectors that are well-positioned at the moment. He suggests that while these sectors are pressed over cyclicality worries and the fear of AI reaching maturity, some companies hold promise and are valuable.
Since investors are excited to see the business opportunities coming over the next four years, there are certain stocks, especially in the realm of technology, most likely to gain significant momentum. That said, let’s take a look at the 8 stocks that could 10x over the next 3 years.
Our Methodology
To come up with the 8 stocks that could 10x over the next 3 years, we sifted through multiple similar rankings and compiled an initial list of 20 stocks. We then ranked the top 8 based on their upside potential, as of November 18, 2024.
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Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU)
Analyst Upside as of November 18, 2024: 51%
Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) ranks first on our list of the stocks that could 10x over the next three years. Its primary offerings include memory and storage products for computers, consumer electronics, artificial intelligence use cases, servers, and automobiles.
Speaking of artificial intelligence, on October 15, Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) launched a new portfolio of memory solutions that are capable of fueling the new wave of AI PCs. More recently on October 23, the company was added to the NVIDIA recommended vendor list for its new data center SSDs. On the chips front, the company launched the world’s fastest and most energy-friendly SSD on November 12, enhancing MU’s overall position in the sector.
During the fiscal fourth quarter of 2024, the company generated revenue worth $7.75 billion. The company increased its revenue by 93% year-over-year during the quarter, as strong AI demand fueled growth in its data center DRAM and memory products. Following its Q4 results, the company raised its guidance for the first fiscal quarter and the complete fiscal year of 2025.
Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) is shifting its complete focus to meeting the demands for artificial intelligence and data center customers, two of the fastest-growing industries at the moment. The company expects demand for AI servers to continue to increase, positioning it as a major player in AI. Analysts are also bullish on the stock and their median price target of $145 implies an upside of 51% from current levels.
Overall MU ranks 1st on our list of the stocks that could 10x over the next 3 years. While we acknowledge the potential of MU as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that certain AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than MU but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
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